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Payroll Specialist

CFS
Bethesda, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Join a mission-driven school community where your payroll expertise directly supports a team of dedicated educators. This is a stable, fully onsite opportunity with consistent hours, competitive pay, and modern payroll tools.

Payroll Specialist

Salary: $58,240 – $62,400

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (8am–4pm) for strong work-life balance
  • 100% onsite role with free parking — no commuting hassles or added costs
  • Join a respected academic institution in Bethesda with a collaborative culture
  • Own the full payroll function and have real impact across 200–250 employees
  • Stable, structured environment ideal for payroll professionals who value routine and accuracy
  • Work with Paylocity, building experience with a leading payroll system
  • Opportunity to be a key contributor within a tight-knit administrative team
  • Clear scope of responsibilities — no ambiguity, just ownership and consistency
  • Support a meaningful mission in education while advancing your payroll career

Key Responsibilities For The Payroll Specialist

  • Process full-cycle payroll for 200–250 employees
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations
  • Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies
  • Manage payroll reporting and system updates within Paylocity
  • Ad hoc projects and reporting

Qualifications For The Payroll Specialist

  • 3 years of full-cycle payroll experience
  • Hands-on experience with Paylocity (required)
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance
  • Experience handling payroll for 200 employees

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Salary : $58,240 - $62,400

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